Cəlal means “majesty, glory”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Cəlal is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Cəlal mean?
Literally: Arabic jalāl
Literal meaning
Cəlal is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “majesty, glory”, from Arabic jalāl. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Cəlal in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Cəlal mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Celâl. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “majesty, glory” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Cəlal mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Cəlal. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “majesty, glory” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Cəlal come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic jalāl.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Cəlal?
Cəlal is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Cəlal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CelâlLatin | Boy | same as above: “majesty, glory” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | CəlalLatin | Boy | same as above: “majesty, glory” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cəlal
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celâl | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Cəlal | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Cəlal
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cəlal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KoşuktekinBoy“prince of song”same language (turkish)
- IremBoy“paradise”same language (turkish)
- FəxrəddinBoy“pride of the faith”same language (azerbaijani)
- AtatüreBoy“ancestral custom”same language (turkish)
- SalimBoy“safe, secure”same language (turkish)
- GücalpBoy“mighty hero”same language (turkish)
- ErtürkBoy“brave Turk”same language (turkish)
- SernazGirl“very coy and graceful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Cəlal
What does the name Cəlal mean?
Cəlal means “majesty, glory”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Cəlal a girl's or a boy's name?
Cəlal is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Cəlal come from?
Cəlal is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cəlal?
Cəlal is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Cəlal spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Celâl (Latin), Cəlal (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Cəlal have?
Cəlal has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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